The electric car market is booming. But with so many choices around now,  what are the best models to consider? We’re running through the top 10 best electric cars to buy right now, and telling you which ones to avoid.


10. BMW iX



Kicking off the top 10 is the BMW iX. BMW’s flagship electric car is a massive SUV with an exterior design that is likely to split opinions. But the interior is, unquestionably, a thing of beauty. With a slick layout and high-quality materials, it’s as good inside as any EV out there – and it’s very spacious, too. On the road it’s quick and extremely quiet – but for the iX at its best, you’ll need the xDrive50 version, which offers a much longer range from its huge  105kWh battery than the entry-level xDrive40. On top of that, it has a smoother ride and offers the ability to charge up more quickly. 

9. VW ID.3



The VW ID.3 is a fantastic electric all-rounder. It’s a really nice thing to drive thanks to its accurate steering and fine body control, plus it’s spacious, practical, and has a really decent range in our favorite trim. The interior quality is a bit of a letdown, and the touchscreen infotainment system is frustratingly laggy and complicated to use.  But otherwise, it deserves its reputation as the “VW Golf” of the electric car world.


8. The Audi E-Tron GT



The Audi E-Tron GT is an awesome-handling electric car. It’s rapid, comfortable, and, even reasonably practical, plus the finish of its interior is rock solid. The Tesla Model S might be quicker, and a little bit roomier for families, but there’s no competition when it comes to driving dynamics. The E-Tron GT is a proper performance car, whereas a Model S is very impressive, but just feels like a very quick electric car.


7. The Cupra Born




We’ve already told you about how good the VW ID.3 is. The Cupra Born takes that already excellent formula and improves on some of the VW’s weaknesses. For example, the interior quality is better. And so too is the infotainment system. So, it offers those improvements over the ID.3, while retaining everything that makes the VW so good. The Born is, ultimately, the better small electric car.

6. The BMW i4



The BMW i4 is fast, comfortable, and extremely hushed at high speeds. It also has a decent range, a great infotainment system, and a properly plush interior. If you go for the M50 model then it is rapid but, we actually think the cheaper eDrive40 is the most recommendable choice in the lineup. It’s not exactly slow and makes the pricing a bit more competitive. It’s a worthy alternative to the Tesla Model 3.

5. MBW iX3




There’s another electric BMW in fifth place on our list. The iX3 is, essentially, an X3 with a battery in it. And that is a good thing. It means you’re getting a practical, classy SUV with the best infotainment system around. It also steers and handles better than other electric SUVs at this price point, while offering a comfortable ride. A recent facelift has freshened up its interior, and it remains a very good EV. 

4. The Skoda Enyaq



The Enyaq is Skoda’s first bespoke electric car, and is based on similar underpinnings to the  Audi Q4 E-Tron and VW ID.4. But it’s the Enyaq that is the most impressive of those rivals. It’s a very practical EV with plenty of space for passengers and a big boot. It’s also plush inside and comes with a lot of equipment. We’d stick with the entry-level 60 version of the car because in this spec it represents really decent value in the EV world. If you need a longer range, check out the Enyaq 80. 

3. The Porche Taycan



The Porsche Taycan redefined how we view electric performance cars. Before the Taycan, if you wanted excitement and sublime handling then you had to have something with an engine. But the Taycan – which is closely related to the Audi E-Tron GT – showed that electric cars are able to thrill in the way a proper performance car should. It was hard to see how you could make the Taycan any better until we got the Taycan Cross Turismo. It gets a bigger boot, more space in the rear, and still offers incredible pace, handling, and excitement on every journey. Plus, you get the bigger battery as standard with the Cross Turismo – on the regular Taycan you have to pay extra for that.

2. KIA EV6



In the second place, it’s the Kia EV6. It’s a properly excellent electric car because it combines a huge real-world range with the ability to charge at super-fast speeds that few rivals can keep up with. Add in effortless performance, outstanding refinement, a hugely spacious interior,  competitive pricing, and one of the best warranties around, and the striking EV6 doesn’t just look like the future – it feels like it too. 

1. Tesla Model 3



But the very best electric car you can buy right now is the Tesla Model 3. In fact, since it went on sale, nothing has been able to take its crown. Why? Well for a start it’s got a fantastic range, it is seriously quick, comes packed full of tech, and is surprisingly practical. But then on top of all that, having access to Tesla’s fantastic public charging infrastructure is a huge advantage over every other electric car without a Tesla badge. For the Model 3 at its best, go for the  Long Range model. It gets a massive range, feels tidier on the road than the entry-level model, and is still very quick, if not quite as rapid as the more expensive Performance model. The Model 3 is not only the best all-around electric car on sale today, but one of the best choices full stop.

Best Upcoming Electric Cars 

So those are the top 10 best electric cars to buy right now, but there are some new EVs on the horizon that could shake up this list. Among them, are the Tesla Model S and Model  X which were revealed way back last year but are yet to make an appearance in the UK. They come with claimed improvements to the range, performance, and interior quality. There’s also a new Kia e-Niro due out soon. Given how incredibly strong the outgoing model was, a new revamped version stands a  good chance of impressing, too.

Which Electric Car to Avoid?

Not every electric car is good, though. And Smart ForFour remains the EV to avoid. With a range that’s almost as small as the space on offer inside, there are plenty of other rivals which are better. Like, the DS3 Crossback E-Tense. But given the competition in the electric SUV market, there are a lot of alternatives that can travel farther between charges, offer more space inside, and are better to drive than the DS. 

So those are the best and worst electric cars right now. But what’s your favorite? Tell us in the comments below. See ya!